Egyptian chess boards:

The game of chess is just like a passion; the more you get indulged in it the more you love it. This passion keeps on increasing and you don’t only play the game with obsession but also crave for the best chess boards available out there. There is a wide variety of chess boards available in the market. Sometimes not only the players but also the collectors desire to have different types of chess boards or chess pieces in their show case.

One of such chess boards which drives you crazy and is a must-have is Egyptian chess boards. This chess board draws the attention of both players and chess-piece collectors. It is made up of different materials such as metal and poly resin. It has in it the mysteries of Egypt and shows it in the form of pieces made up with high precision and intricate details.

There is a variety of Egyptian chess boards and pieces depending upon the material with which they are being made. Some of its types are as follows:

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• Poly resin Egyptian chess sets: They have a stone structure due to crushed stone composite that is poly resin and are hard surfaced. Their design is quite intricate with beautiful carvings. They are relatively less costly and light weighted as compared to other boards.

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• The metallic Egyptian chess sets: They are very graceful but have weight. Their semi-painted designing brings the chess pieces to life.

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• Pewter Egyptian chess sets: These metallic pieces are one-of-its-kind. Very elegant and a sign of possessor’s classic and sophisticated taste. They are finished with paint.

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The theme behind these chess pieces is that it shows Egyptian Pharaohs, sacred gods, hieroglyphic carvings, Royal Cobra and Sphynx in place of the traditional chess pieces.These goes amazingly well when placed on Egyptian themed chess boards. They are quite durable and artistic.Playing on an Egyptian themed chess board with Egyptian pieces gives you a feeling of playing in ancient times. You feel the true sense of elite player with classic board settled in front of you. So enjoy the game!